Electricity rates in Kahului, HI
Kahului (26,337 people, Maui County) is served by Maui Electric Co Ltd. Homes on Maui Electric Co Ltd pay about 45.15¢/kWh, 4% more than the Hawaii average.
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Electric companies serving Kahului
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maui Electric Co Ltd | Investor-owned utility | 45.15¢ | $227 | 62K | 481 |
Power outages in Maui County right now
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Outage history in Maui County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 407 | 397 |
| Days with outages | 83 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,559 (6.2%) | 22,726 (30.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-08 | 2025-01-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (407 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wailuku 45.1¢
- Waikapū 45.1¢
- Waihee-Waiehu 45.1¢
- Spreckelsville 45.1¢
- Paia 45.1¢
- Haliimaile 45.1¢
- Kīhei 45.1¢
- Pukalani 45.1¢
- Haʻikū 45.1¢
- Makawao 45.1¢
ZIP codes: 96732, 96733
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Kahului?
Most homes in Kahului get power from Maui Electric Co Ltd, where residential customers pay an average of 45.15¢/kWh including all charges. The Hawaii average is 43.51¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Kahului?
About $227 a month, based on 502 kWh a month (the average for Maui Electric Co Ltd customers) at 45.15¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Kahului, HI?
Maui Electric Co Ltd serves Kahului.
How often does the power go out in Kahului?
In 2025, customers in Maui County averaged 6 hr 37 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-10, when 22,726 customers (30.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.